A Patient Is Recovering from a Mild Cerebral Vascular Accident

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (stroke) .The home care nurse notes that the patient is talking about updating a will and planning funeral arrangements.Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

A) "You seem to be preoccupied with dying."
B) "Is there anything I can do to help you?"
C) "Are you worried about dying before you get your affairs in order?"
D) "Let's focus on how you are recovering rather than on your dying."